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Across Wales, schools are exploring how generative artificial intelligence (AI) can support teaching, learning and school improvement. As this fast‑moving technology becomes more prominent in our daily lives, our national approach is focused on one clear priority: helping learners and practitioners use AI confidently, safely and ethically.
Work is happening across Wales to embed AI in a way that strengthens the education system while keeping learners’ wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
A collaborative, sector-led approach
Our national strategy is built on collaboration. We are working side‑by‑side with those who understand the education system best. This includes:
- Local authorities
- School and practitioner networks
- Young people, including voices from the Keeping Safe Online Youth Group
- Estyn
- Global technology and online safety partners
- Regulatory bodies, such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Ofcom
This collaborative approach ensures that the development and use of AI in education is grounded in safety, ethics and equity – principles that are central to our vision for all learners in Wales.
The Curriculum for Wales (CfW) aims to empower learners to become ethical, informed citizens who can think critically, use evidence, and navigate digital tools responsibly.
A key part of this is the Digital Competence Framework (DCF), which supports learners aged 3 to 16 to develop the skills needed to use technology:
- confidently
- creatively
- safely
The DCF is currently being reviewed, and we are actively considering how a refreshed DCF can support effective teaching and learning about AI.. This evolution reflects the world our young people are entering, one where understanding digital systems is as essential as reading and numeracy.
Professional learning for practitioners
To support schools in the effective use of AI, national professional learning is being developed and delivered through the Teaching Digital with Confidence programme.
These professional learning courses are designed to support you and your school by building confidence with emerging technologies, deepening your understanding of AI, and strengthening your digital and computing pedagogy. Through practical, hands‑on, bilingual sessions and high‑quality resources, we help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to teach key curriculum areas effectively and support learner progression in the classroom.
Understanding AI in schools: findings from Estyn
Estyn recently conducted a thematic review on AI in education, the review explored how schools are beginning to use AI and the emerging impact on teaching and learning, administration and school improvement.
Key findings
- Reducing workload: AI tools can save significant time in lesson planning, resource creation and report writing.
- Supporting personalised learning: teachers found AI helpful for meeting diverse learner needs, including those with complex learning profiles.
- Pedagogy matters: the most effective use of AI happened where schools integrated it with strong pedagogical principles.
- Early stages of adoption: many schools are still experimenting with AI and need further guidance and structured professional learning.
Hwb: access to digital tools and AI enabled services
Schools have free access to a secure digital platform through Hwb, which now includes several cutting‑edge AI tools such as:
- Microsoft Copilot Chat
- Google Gemini
- Notebook LM
- AI‑enabled learning tools, including Adobe Express and Microsoft Learning Accelerators
National AI guidance and resources for schools
To help schools integrate AI responsibly, Hwb provides a comprehensive suite of guidance and support materials, including:
- Guidance on safe and ethical AI use
- Guidance on AI‑related safeguarding issues
- An AI policy template for schools
- AI literacy learning resources for the classroom
- A foundational online training module for practitioners
- Online safety app guides for parents and carers
- Practical, on‑demand AI tutorials
- Guidance on accessing and using AI tools available through Hwb
These resources are designed to help schools feel confident in navigating both the opportunities and the challenges of AI.